Mixtures and Allegations Practice Test 1

Question : 35 of 40

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In what proportion must tea at Rs. 62 per kg be mixed with tea at Rs. 72 per kg in order to obtain the mixture worth Rs. 65 per kg?

Solution:

Using Alligation rule,

{\Quantity \of \cheaper \tea}/{\Quantity \of \dearer \tea }

={ d- m}/{m- c}=7/3

Therefore, they must be mixed in the ratio of 7 : 3.

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